Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. Vanguardus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is the same thig has COD MW2, if you already have it, there is no need to buy this one.If you played one, you've played them all. Same thing. Its really sad actually. I had no expectations and i was disappointed
  2. duvi
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    The game has substantial potential but in its current form it needs significant work. The multiplayer can take up to 20 minutes to find a suitable match and when a match is found the connection to host is often lost at the loading screen. I also experience individuals spawning right behind or in front of me on a regular basis only to have them teleport elsewhere on the map. In addition,The game has substantial potential but in its current form it needs significant work. The multiplayer can take up to 20 minutes to find a suitable match and when a match is found the connection to host is often lost at the loading screen. I also experience individuals spawning right behind or in front of me on a regular basis only to have them teleport elsewhere on the map. In addition, COD: Black Ops provided the option to practice against AI bots in offline multiplayer, COD: MW3 does not allow this. Given the trouble that COD: MW3 is having with multiplayer matchmaking this is something that needs to be added. This is a major oversight that should have been caught by the developer as it allows players to still use the full content of the game even if the online matchmaking is not functional as it is at the moment.… Expand
  3. jellybelly
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Same game every year. Same press forward to win gameplay, nonsensical story, multiplayer that encourages time played over skill, etc. Enjoy your 20+ pieces of dlc cowadoody children.
  4. BSho
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is hyped and it totally sucks. I thought black ops was bad but this game takes it to a new level... Mostly small maps and the spawns suck, and the maps have no flow to them what so ever. I have played cod since cod 2 so im not a noob. Cod is going downhill fast, its not fun anymore.. its over done. Im going to sell my copy on ebay soon. Battlefield 3 is awesome! Dont botherThis game is hyped and it totally sucks. I thought black ops was bad but this game takes it to a new level... Mostly small maps and the spawns suck, and the maps have no flow to them what so ever. I have played cod since cod 2 so im not a noob. Cod is going downhill fast, its not fun anymore.. its over done. Im going to sell my copy on ebay soon. Battlefield 3 is awesome! Dont bother playing MW3.… Expand
  5. kidcharlemagne7
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Did you play Modern Warfare 2? Good, I hope you don't mind paying 60 dollars to continue playing it. This game is a complete rehash, with little in the way of new content to supplement the aging graphics and sound. Speaking of sound, it's nice to see that they literally recycled every sound from the last game. This is criminal, lazy development like this should not be tolerated. It'sDid you play Modern Warfare 2? Good, I hope you don't mind paying 60 dollars to continue playing it. This game is a complete rehash, with little in the way of new content to supplement the aging graphics and sound. Speaking of sound, it's nice to see that they literally recycled every sound from the last game. This is criminal, lazy development like this should not be tolerated. It's basically Madden in shooter form. I used to be a fan of this series but this is just too much. Activision, Infinity Ward, and Sledgehammer, you should be disappointed in yourself.… Expand
  6. Crolin
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Lets be honest, this game and MW2 were nothing but expansions for Call of Duty 4. the fact that Infinity Ward and Activision think they can just repackage the same game year in and year out is SAD! the game looks bad being run of an older game engine, and plays even worse. All thos big name game sites were clearly bought off by the two companies. THIS IS NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY!!!
  7. Keiek
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Can't believe I got conned into a 60 dollar MAP PACK, graphics are out dated and it's the same game.. MW = Money Wasted! If you want a real 1st person shooter get Battlefield 3, or get Skyrim, those games are worth it. MW3 should have been $15
  8. BiggieJohn
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Another year another cod, looks just like mw2 with new campaign and new maps. it's a rent unless you have mw2, just play that.

    They clearly just want you to empty your pockets out for them once a year, wait its twice a year. I believe activision was wanting to get cods pumping out every 6 months, thats what they said is their goal.
  9. xxroachxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    wouuld of gave this game a perfect 10 if activision paid me like they did to the major critics
    game sucks im not even sure why they call it mw3 its a mw2.1 a big ass map pack and the balance sucks
  10. Matty360
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    Instant regret buying the hardened edition. Felt like a re-hashing of MW2. Also feel bad for West and Zampalla for being booted from Infinity Ward, the core creativity was taken away and Activisiion is just releasing it for the money with no care for the gamers who want something bold and refreshing. Hopefully they don't slap MW4 on the exact same thing next year. I'm glad I gotInstant regret buying the hardened edition. Felt like a re-hashing of MW2. Also feel bad for West and Zampalla for being booted from Infinity Ward, the core creativity was taken away and Activisiion is just releasing it for the money with no care for the gamers who want something bold and refreshing. Hopefully they don't slap MW4 on the exact same thing next year. I'm glad I got Battlefield 3, it's going to keep me occupied for the rest of the time when this game gets boring. Not doing to fall for the same thing with the next one.… Expand
  11. Skiller
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    60 Euros map pack? It's time to make a stand and say to being exploited by these damn huge gaming corporations that took the fun out of our games and make them into cash grabbing schemes. Most worthless game out there and it's pretty clear by this point that all media taking covering this game got payed big money to cover for it's HUGE flaws.
  12. Lord_Death
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Same game being run into the ground. Nothing original. Glad I didn't waste sixty bucks on this crap. And then for activision to announce another CoD for 2012 is just absurd. CoD is going in the same direction as guitar hero.
  13. metalman04
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    to say the truth i did not buy this game but i have played modern warfare 1 and 2 and black ops and im sad to say that after playing bad company 2 just once i feel in love with the game after getting in the gunner seat of a pilot and shooting people down jumping in the driver seat of the tank shooting buildings till they turn to rubles was such a blast also bringing down choppers isto say the truth i did not buy this game but i have played modern warfare 1 and 2 and black ops and im sad to say that after playing bad company 2 just once i feel in love with the game after getting in the gunner seat of a pilot and shooting people down jumping in the driver seat of the tank shooting buildings till they turn to rubles was such a blast also bringing down choppers is amazing. but bf3 tried to copy cod more cqc and mediocre levels so i'm both disappointing in the new games they were both over hyped and we deserve better. cod got me burned out with all the campers and all the pointless running and gunning crap its just the same all over nothing new same everything.… Expand
  14. lolCallofDuty
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    The cow is dry. The milk has spoiled. Bury this franchise. It's over. Dead. Do the industry a favor and don't support annual rehashes. Activision is killing the industry. Don't settle for mediocrity.
  15. COD4
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Biggest fan of CoD4 so I was waiting for this game with allot of hope you had learnt some things from MW2. Unfortunantly you haven't, it feels like DLC for MW2.
    Everything (even the UI) is the same, I wish instead of trying to cram more stuff in you streamlined things like CoD4 - UAV, airstrike and chopper is all you need. Having other options promotes camping and after a couple days i'm already sick to death of it.

    I feel like I was scammed out of $90AUD, had it been a $40 expansion I would not be complaining but I haven't the money to throw away like this. Regret that I did not wait for Skyrim now.

    Sorry IW but you have lost a fan.    … Expand
  16. jk12
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Very disappointed! I was hoping MW3 would address the long running online issues such as lag, joining friend's party, server time out issues, etc but this has sorted none of them. Tried playing last night with 3 friends, 2 couldn't join my party yet we could all join another persons, when we were in game lobby 2 of us kept getting kicked out. If this was released as a map pack forVery disappointed! I was hoping MW3 would address the long running online issues such as lag, joining friend's party, server time out issues, etc but this has sorted none of them. Tried playing last night with 3 friends, 2 couldn't join my party yet we could all join another persons, when we were in game lobby 2 of us kept getting kicked out. If this was released as a map pack for £10 I might have thought I was getting a good deal as this is just MW2 all over again with no improvement. Do not waste your money on this title and I'm just glad I rented it before I brought it as it is not worth £20 let alone £40!!!… Expand
  17. nschlip
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Where to start? I have been playing COD since the very first game on PC, and IMO Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the best COD game in the entire franchise. What happened Infinity Ward? Modern Warfare 3 is the same as Black Ops / Modern Warfare 2....it's just more of the same. This game really could have been released as a $30 expansion (or something like that). I don't really understandWhere to start? I have been playing COD since the very first game on PC, and IMO Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the best COD game in the entire franchise. What happened Infinity Ward? Modern Warfare 3 is the same as Black Ops / Modern Warfare 2....it's just more of the same. This game really could have been released as a $30 expansion (or something like that). I don't really understand what all the hype is surrounding this game (IMO there are much better ones just released and that are coming out). The single player is poor, multiplayer is more of the same, and SpecOps feels like it was tacked on.....There is just not enough here to justify a $60 game. If it was going for $40, ok....that would change this review a bit. To give Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games credit, they did do a remarkable job with the graphics (this is at least a four year old engine), and you can tell they worked extremely hard to deliver this. Bottom line, buy this, yes or no?: No - Save your money and play COD: Modern Warfare if you need your "war" game fix.… Expand
  18. homescrub
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I'm going to be honest with my score.

    a 3 deserves its right to be scored this low. Honestly, if Activision and IW/SH would of been honest with the gaming community, about its glitches, and issues, ps3 freezing, etc, and they offered fast fixes, I wouldn't mind because they care, but they really don't. For a company that makes MILLIONS of dollars on the COD series, you would think they    I'm going to be honest with my score.

    a 3 deserves its right to be scored this low.

    Honestly, if Activision and IW/SH would of been honest with the gaming community, about its glitches, and issues, ps3 freezing, etc, and they offered fast fixes, I wouldn't mind because they care, but they really don't. For a company that makes MILLIONS of dollars on the COD series, you would think they could and SHOULD invest in dedicated servers to handle all the lagging issues in the game. What fun do people have, if all they do is lag. Or time out. Or can't find matches but end up in some brazilian ranked lobby? What is Activision doing? What will IW/SH do to get this fixed!? I want to play in my timezone damn it! Hit detection is awful. Shot guns are awful. Rubber bullets. Commando. Last stand! Nothing has changed. You guys deserve my 3 score until you fix these issues.    … Expand
  19. Count
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I signed up to metacritic.com just so I could add a review to MW3. I'm a big fan of COD (or perhaps was) and I ran I bought the game with several other friends of mine and all WE have to say is it SUCKS. This game is BAD< BAD< BAD. Multiplayer is plain horrible, the spawn spots, the killstreaks, the weapons upgrades...WOW...where to even begin. If you were contemplating buying the gameI signed up to metacritic.com just so I could add a review to MW3. I'm a big fan of COD (or perhaps was) and I ran I bought the game with several other friends of mine and all WE have to say is it SUCKS. This game is BAD< BAD< BAD. Multiplayer is plain horrible, the spawn spots, the killstreaks, the weapons upgrades...WOW...where to even begin. If you were contemplating buying the game DON'T DO IT. I'm sure many CHEAP copies will be for sale on ebay...lol Just to clarify I don't play Battlefield 3 nor am I a hater but I definitely won't be running to the store to buy and new releases of COD... I guess just don't believe the hype...The most anticipated game of the year will soon be known as the biggest TURD of the Year.… Expand
  20. rsingh81
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    played this game at my buddies, and it sucked! same ol same ol, pretty boring, hes already thinking about returning it, "This game came out two years ago, It's called Modern Warfare 2. I pity the fool who buys Modern Warfare 3. You'd have more fun spending your $60 on a toothless hooker." - - sums it up
  21. blake85
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Personally i feel the maps are a disappointment on multiplayer. Mostly due to the locations chosen. The campaign does not feel like a modern warfare game again due to the locations and the lack of emotional attachment to the characters. The story is easily forgotten. I feel that the developers did not changed the multiplayer gameplay at all. Unlike the jump from COD 4 to COD 6, this hasPersonally i feel the maps are a disappointment on multiplayer. Mostly due to the locations chosen. The campaign does not feel like a modern warfare game again due to the locations and the lack of emotional attachment to the characters. The story is easily forgotten. I feel that the developers did not changed the multiplayer gameplay at all. Unlike the jump from COD 4 to COD 6, this has regressed. The new game has given me a good reason to get back into the deserving critically acclaimed Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 2!… Expand
  22. hottwhyrd
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Capitalism at its worst. A two year dev cycle and this is what we get. I think most that time was spent on securing cross promotion advertisers like Pepsi, jeep, Jonah hill, etc. the Critics are paid for there good reviews. If they give a bad one they won't receive early builds and dev interviews. Well now you aholes get to hear what fans truly think of your product. Take yourCapitalism at its worst. A two year dev cycle and this is what we get. I think most that time was spent on securing cross promotion advertisers like Pepsi, jeep, Jonah hill, etc. the Critics are paid for there good reviews. If they give a bad one they won't receive early builds and dev interviews. Well now you aholes get to hear what fans truly think of your product. Take your terrible metacritic score and choke on it.

    this game is recycled garbage. All sounds like leveling up, gun sounds, explosions, are direct copy paste. Maps are poorly designed. Long corridors, few hiding spots, most cover can be shot through, small maps. corridors make using a shotgun a losing effort. almost no way of getting behind the enemy. And if you do the spawn system makes your efforts useless. Spawns are ridiculous. I mean there's 6 enemies on the map. Are you telling me the game engine can't find a good spot to drop me into? Useless perks like recon. pro perks are easy to unlock because they are useless. Most pro perks have nothing to do with the original perk.
    assassin and blind eye are necessary to be "stealth" using two spots that should only use one. stealth is impossible due to skulls showing on the enemy screens giving away my killzone.
    players can't Sprint farther than 10 feet. Extreme conditioning barely helps.
    sniping has been reduced to a low spread shotgun. Quickscope is effortless. No maps promote actual sniping so no wonder they made Quickscope easy.
    worthless unlocks. Your just kidding yourself if you think a gun leveling system adds any replayability.
    all guns are overpowered. Making any favorites come down to iron sights and clip size.
    singleplayer is short and uninventive. players can't jump on anything. But a little piece of trash on the map can stop you dead in your tracks.

    the list goes on. Thanks the heavens I didn't buy into your hype and just rented it. This life lesson only cost me 7 dollars opposed to 60.

    take your engine and game and scrap it. Your just beating a dead horse. This won't go on forever. I wonder if gamestop is a partner of yours because they know half of the buyers will trade this in allowing them to actually make a profit off of them.    … Expand
  23. Ninjamonkeysd
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    I am so glad I didn't buy the Hardened version of this game. This game is nothing more than MW2 with an updated cover. They used %95 of Black Ops and threw in a few new gun "skins". If you dont mind paying $60 for a game that came out 2 years ago, fine. Ive already traded my copy back into game stop. Sorry but I'm not going to get suckered into wasting my time.
  24. Schecteroman
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    Its the same call of duty as before. Decent game in general but no evolution or progression. Really don't like this CoD game every year thing. This will be the last I buy.
  25. Monoxide_man
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    every call of duty has done things better then the one before it...this one doesnt do anything better. The graphics are even suffering now compared to other games out there. The single player doesn't even make much sense, there were times where i was wondering what the hell im doing and why. When Black ops came out alot of professional reviews said that call of duty is going to need aevery call of duty has done things better then the one before it...this one doesnt do anything better. The graphics are even suffering now compared to other games out there. The single player doesn't even make much sense, there were times where i was wondering what the hell im doing and why. When Black ops came out alot of professional reviews said that call of duty is going to need a overhall but what do the developers do...just repackage it and put it out. I was highly disappointed by this game 1/10… Expand
  26. BONG10
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    Quietly could be sold as a single MW2 DLC which in turn is a DLC MW1. Where is the innovation, guys? It's been about five years and we're still taking the money to the users with the same products but with a different cover. Shame
  27. chookalana
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Seriously, is Activison even trying anymore? You could swap MW2 for MW3 and no one would be able to tell which one came out first. Old graphics engine, RESUSED ASSESTS AND TEXTURES from previous COD games, same interface, icons etc. With all that, all this can be only described as a $60 map pack. I'm very disappointed. I don't know why this game reviewed so well on gaming sites. I mySeriously, is Activison even trying anymore? You could swap MW2 for MW3 and no one would be able to tell which one came out first. Old graphics engine, RESUSED ASSESTS AND TEXTURES from previous COD games, same interface, icons etc. With all that, all this can be only described as a $60 map pack. I'm very disappointed. I don't know why this game reviewed so well on gaming sites. I my opinion, it's getting a free pass with everything I stated above. I only gave it 2 because the game isn't broken. But after three incarnations of the same game, what else would you expect.… Expand
  28. BemaniAK
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Single Player is short and uninteresting.
    Multiplayer is the same old deal, same old tactic of taking old obscure user-made game modes from old shooters to pretend they did something original, same old MMO-style methods of keeping players addicted to grinding points.
    Playable, but not enjoyable.
  29. CosmicDeath
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game is just bad. The graphics are dated, the textures are horrendously blurry and ugly, and why the hell is everything an ugly tan or gray color? I also find the multiplayer maps to be terrible. Not a single one of them is good. All of them are just a bunch of confined corridors and hallways. There are no open areas or vantage points at all. Single-player is completely forgettable asThis game is just bad. The graphics are dated, the textures are horrendously blurry and ugly, and why the hell is everything an ugly tan or gray color? I also find the multiplayer maps to be terrible. Not a single one of them is good. All of them are just a bunch of confined corridors and hallways. There are no open areas or vantage points at all. Single-player is completely forgettable as well. The story felt so forced. Spec Ops Survival is a terrible new mode because you can't play with 3 other friends, only 1. Black Ops looked just so much more polished. MW2.5 smh...… Expand
  30. Aldjinn
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Alright, first off. I've never played a single copy of Battlefield. Ever. That out of the way, having owned both MW and MW2, I am extremely annoyed at the complete laziness that Activision is trying to pass off as innovation and progress. Graphically, when compared to other games, fps included, these visuals are incredibly lacking. As far as the game's multiplayer is concerned, because asAlright, first off. I've never played a single copy of Battlefield. Ever. That out of the way, having owned both MW and MW2, I am extremely annoyed at the complete laziness that Activision is trying to pass off as innovation and progress. Graphically, when compared to other games, fps included, these visuals are incredibly lacking. As far as the game's multiplayer is concerned, because as we all know, no one plays the single player, and those who do realize it is very, very unoriginal in it's approach as a war story, it is literally nothing more than redesign of some MW2 guns and same old stupid perks/kill streaks. I still find myself laughing at the whole "red jelly on the screen = im hurt." idea and truly believe that I've wasted 60 dollars on this game. Come tomorrow morning, I am returning this game.… Expand
  31. readmynick
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I was a hardcore CoD player when the original MW and its sequel came out but ever since Black Ops my faith in the series have been slowly deteriorating. Don't get me wrong the multiplayer formula is great but it needs to reinvent itself with much more additions than just perks and kill streaks.
  32. Stormsky
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Played it for 2 hours last night, and I'm done with it.

    COD4 MW was epic, but the game hasn't moved on one jot since then, nothing new, no innovation. zip, nado. Same lag, same spawn killing, same problems

    A lazy product from a lazy company.
  33. bobromines77
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    I liked this game when it was called MW2! I am totally disappointed with the lack of change from any of the previous installments. Activision, Sledgehammer Games, and Infinity Ward have applied very little originality to this title. They know that they could package a turd in a case and sell millions of copies based on the name alone. I have been a huge fan of the COD series up to thisI liked this game when it was called MW2! I am totally disappointed with the lack of change from any of the previous installments. Activision, Sledgehammer Games, and Infinity Ward have applied very little originality to this title. They know that they could package a turd in a case and sell millions of copies based on the name alone. I have been a huge fan of the COD series up to this point. To me, it's growing into a Madden style sellout. The multiplayer is full of connection issues and to me, rehashed maps. I am by know means a COD(I own every COD on current generation systems) hater but I can honestly say, "I am glad I also have a copy of Battlefield this year".… Expand
  34. seven2eight2
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I'm sorry but this is a rehash of all the same stuff we saw in MW1/COD4. They put a few bells and whistles on it and call it a new game? Not cool. Then at some investment meeting they announce they will be doing a MW4 next year. Screw you Activision. They are pulling a Madden on us. Its the SAME GAME. At least Battlefield 3 is bringing something different to the table. MW3 will be seen allI'm sorry but this is a rehash of all the same stuff we saw in MW1/COD4. They put a few bells and whistles on it and call it a new game? Not cool. Then at some investment meeting they announce they will be doing a MW4 next year. Screw you Activision. They are pulling a Madden on us. Its the SAME GAME. At least Battlefield 3 is bringing something different to the table. MW3 will be seen all over the Pre-Owned Games wall fo' sho.… Expand
  35. SasanG
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I cannot believe the hype for a game that is basically the same thing over and over again. Sorry but I played this game 3 years ago, nothing new. Graphics are dated, I have seen better, sounds are just pathetic and don't get me started on the horrible campaing mode. Save your cash if you already have Cod 4, you will not miss out on anything.
  36. jdlmon3
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Ok honestly this game should have been a add on DLC. 60$ is a little much to ask in my opinion for this game. There is nothing different about this game except the number 3. It is in every identical to mw2. Menu and all. Ok the levels are different but that is it. For 60 bucks it would have been nice to see Upgraded graphics or something that makes this better than mw2. Stick with mw2 sameOk honestly this game should have been a add on DLC. 60$ is a little much to ask in my opinion for this game. There is nothing different about this game except the number 3. It is in every identical to mw2. Menu and all. Ok the levels are different but that is it. For 60 bucks it would have been nice to see Upgraded graphics or something that makes this better than mw2. Stick with mw2 same gameplay same everything. Save your money.… Expand
  37. Coeurl
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The epitome of everything wrong with gaming today, the king of the nickle and dime philosophy returns to gouge the uninformed public for another year.
  38. Consoleportfail
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    How are people still playing this horrible, horrible series. Same old pile of crap they release year in and out. And now they want to rip you off for another $60 for their elitefail service. Vote with your wallet; crush the turd that is the call of duty series.
  39. laxranger2003
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    A game review website said it perfectly albeit a little more nicely..but what I took away from this supposed"epic new blockbuster game of the year" was simply this: "Another year, the same MW". It was like a bad Michael Bay film trying to enrapture its young audience by big explosions and guns. Yeah we get it..its a damn FPS the least innovative genre out there save flight sims. At leastA game review website said it perfectly albeit a little more nicely..but what I took away from this supposed"epic new blockbuster game of the year" was simply this: "Another year, the same MW". It was like a bad Michael Bay film trying to enrapture its young audience by big explosions and guns. Yeah we get it..its a damn FPS the least innovative genre out there save flight sims. At least you could've come out with a new engine..not rehashing the same outdated one, and your storyline was weak to begin with.… Expand
  40. slash9nine9
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I bought Battlefield 3 this year and played it for 2 weeks. New to the series I found it to be a great game, but i could not wait to get my copy of MW3. I have been playing this series since the first Modern Warfare. Last night I took my MW3 disc out of my PS3 and i don't know if i'll put it back in. After a handful of multiplayer matches i decided to register my elite membership. I wasI bought Battlefield 3 this year and played it for 2 weeks. New to the series I found it to be a great game, but i could not wait to get my copy of MW3. I have been playing this series since the first Modern Warfare. Last night I took my MW3 disc out of my PS3 and i don't know if i'll put it back in. After a handful of multiplayer matches i decided to register my elite membership. I was asked to play one match on Black OPS of multiplayer then log refresh the page. When i put my Black OPS disc is and loaded my first match, I was blown away at how much better the game looked and played. I felt Infinity Ward had the upper hand Treyarch when it comes to the Call of Duty series but MW3 really let me down. I read a article on IGN about how MW3 was not a port of MW2, but i couldn't tell any different. colors look washed out, sound is lacking. I have not played the campaign but i don't see any reason to. I really think I will stick with Battlefield 3 and think twice before I spend $100 on a game ( Hardened Edition ). Activision, Sledgehammer I wish you could have provided me an experience that i was hoping for. This comment is not being left to build Battlefield 3 into something its not but to say that MW3 has not lived up to the hype, for me anyway.… Expand
  41. hotelarzm
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    DONT BUY IT WORST COD EDITION EVER BIG TIME 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o oo o o o o o p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  42. LiamFriel
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The pop music of video gaming. Cheap, repetitive, thoughtless and popular. A disgrace to video-gaming. IW just depend on their fan base of mindless consumers to snap up every title with the "Call of Duty" prefix. Story is fairly bad, run, shoot tons of guys, get extradited. Nothing too special. Couldn't even compare it to games like Portal 2 that utilize creative story lines and innovativeThe pop music of video gaming. Cheap, repetitive, thoughtless and popular. A disgrace to video-gaming. IW just depend on their fan base of mindless consumers to snap up every title with the "Call of Duty" prefix. Story is fairly bad, run, shoot tons of guys, get extradited. Nothing too special. Couldn't even compare it to games like Portal 2 that utilize creative story lines and innovative game play. Same ol' call of duty, run gun and plot twists that are about as predictable as you get. Multiplayer? Haha, pitiful. Balance issues and total lack of teamwork like nothing else. Players that just run about, using a sniper as a shotgun and getting unbelievably unbalanced kill streaks. The games a joke, and so are the critic reviews. I'm not sure why paid professionals cannot deduct that this game is just the same as every other member of the Call Of Duty franchise. 0/10. If this game had any other title other than "Call Of Duty" It would be labeled as one of the worst games in history.… Expand
  43. Andrew5
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I got this game on steam on launch day, hoping it would be better than Black Ops. Biggest mistake I have ever made in buying a game, even worse than buying BO. That game was a mess, and I have deeply regretted buying it, but not more than MW3. I have played MW, MW2, BO, and now MW3 and I can say each game gets worse exponentially. I will never purchase another COD game again.

    This game    I got this game on steam on launch day, hoping it would be better than Black Ops. Biggest mistake I have ever made in buying a game, even worse than buying BO. That game was a mess, and I have deeply regretted buying it, but not more than MW3. I have played MW, MW2, BO, and now MW3 and I can say each game gets worse exponentially. I will never purchase another COD game again.

    This game really feels like MW1.5 as there is absolutely nothing new. Graphics are more than 4 years old. Same old boring, predictable story. Multiplayer is exactly the same with new maps. This game could have been a $15 DLC, and even that would be a rip off.

    If you guys want a good, quality game, check out The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. There's a game that the developers actually put time into making, about 3 years. Not like each COD game taking less than a year to make, no wonder their quality is so terrible. It's sad that such a piece of junk like MW1.5 can sell millions and even more than games that outclass it like Skyrim. There are just too many mindless, stupid fanboys who enjoy shooting each other with new maps paying a $60 fee every year to do so.

    Overall, this game couldn't even last me 2 days as once Skyrim came out I dumped this piece of crap. Hopefully, the COD series dies with this game or they totally reinvent it because it's only going to get worse from here.    … Expand
  44. flexasaurus
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Everyone agrees that this game is just an updated version of the previous titles which leads me to believe that this game was a weak effort from the developers. Therefore, in my opinion it is not worth the price tag suggested on the fliers. When a new game comes out there are a few things I expect from it. All Activision and it subsidiaries do is try and make us believe that this is a newEveryone agrees that this game is just an updated version of the previous titles which leads me to believe that this game was a weak effort from the developers. Therefore, in my opinion it is not worth the price tag suggested on the fliers. When a new game comes out there are a few things I expect from it. All Activision and it subsidiaries do is try and make us believe that this is a new game with better graphics and innovative gameplay. What I see is an expansion pack for modern warfare 2 that is way overpriced. Then again we live in a world where its profits first. I never expected this game to be any different from the last, but seeing for my self, i say "for shame".… Expand
  45. aza113
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    What is up with the SFX 1st of all, is this a stand alone game? really? last I checked, Payday the Heist was not a full game and more effort was put into that.

    To those who say the story is great...i can only sigh....
  46. HeavySandviches
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Same.same.same. Thats all I see in this game. And this is coming from a gamer who actually played the game. Not to mention the campaign is disappointing and only 4 hours. Just get Battlefield or any other FPS
  47. rager2091
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    All the video game websites that had no balls to be truthful and give mw3 a low score which it deserves since it is a recycled game the same game as before can take the money activision payed you to give the game a high score can shove the money up each of your bunholes. And all the call of duty fan boys out there congradualations for being robbed of your money by activision.
  48. BTDUBS
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    I remember playing this game in 2007, but I think it was called COD4. This games formula is staid to say the least, but I have to wonder what it might have really been like if Infinity Ward hadn't imploded. Oh, and it is a 0 because I don't think a map pack should cost $60.
  49. Skiippy
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    COD 4: Innovation Warfare... With All New Price Increase!

    On the game: It's diabolical. If you like corrider shooters, lacking story which it attempts to make up for in PG violence, buy Doom - it's a damn-site cheaper. As for multiplayer, there are many better experiences such as Red Dead Redemption, Resistance and - dare I say it - Battlefield 3. The reason I decided to write this    COD 4: Innovation Warfare... With All New Price Increase!

    On the game: It's diabolical. If you like corrider shooters, lacking story which it attempts to make up for in PG violence, buy Doom - it's a damn-site cheaper. As for multiplayer, there are many better experiences such as Red Dead Redemption, Resistance and - dare I say it - Battlefield 3.

    The reason I decided to write this review was not due to the fact I find the COD experience so repulsive, it's down to the petty developers. Take, for example, the schoolyard insults Infinity Ward was throwing at other game developers over the past few months; and also this recent Twitter post from a Sledgehammer 'P.R.' chap about this very website:
    ""I don't usually do this but, if u like MW3 go 2 Metacritic.com & help our user score"
    Their egos have obviously took a massive hit, but it was this following post which really infuriated me:
    "It's suspiciously low. Be honest but help if u agree."
    Really? They just can't accept that people don't enjoy the BS they spew over the market every November, anymore. No! It has to be a conspiracy! ... These pretentious, **** untalented d*cks should be banned from copy/pasting COD 4 for profit.

    Do not buy this game, you will regret it as you will be wasting hard-earned cash only to give it to the scourge of video game franchises.

    Cheers..    … Expand
  50. LoCoSiMuS
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    non vale niente è una semplice copia mal riuscita di modern warfare 2........................................................................................................................................................................................
  51. DBCooper92
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    To this day I still play Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, not because I am poor or against what's cool and popular but because there is no actual solid new features included in COD4's successors(both MW2 and MW3) that would warrant a purchase from me; it is quite evident that the evolution of the series has yet to take place. I have rented MW3 for a day, for about $2.13, and believe me whenTo this day I still play Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, not because I am poor or against what's cool and popular but because there is no actual solid new features included in COD4's successors(both MW2 and MW3) that would warrant a purchase from me; it is quite evident that the evolution of the series has yet to take place. I have rented MW3 for a day, for about $2.13, and believe me when I say I feel like a fool for paying $2 dollars to play a game that I already own. For those that wasted the full $60 + tax, you have my sympathies. The only graphical differences in the MW3 is the lighting, they tweaked with the lighting in MW2 also. Who are they trying to fool? 2 years between each game and the only visual improvement is something that can be applied to the previous game via patch?! The campaign is lackluster, explosions and "spontaneous" events are suppose to keep you on the edge of your seat but all it does is make me think about the better ways that I could've spent those two dollars I threw away renting this game. The multiplayer is mediocre, it has the fun aspects of COD 4(obviously), the frustration of MW2, and lacks the amount of customization that was present in Black Ops; overall, not a good mix. The gameplay keeps you wanting to play and give the game a chance, but the fact that there's overpowered killstreaks and anybody that manages to get three kills in a row is basically handed the win keeps you irritated, shaking your head, and ultimately bored. Unlike COD 4, where there are no ultra-overpowered killstreaks and the perks are balanced out, MW3 is, exactly what it set out to be, a super easy game that takes less skill. COD 4 is easy to pick up and play, but MW3 is RIDICULOUSLY easy to pick up and play; by my 3rd match I was already getting the top score, It took me about 10 or so on COD 4, and about 5 on Black Ops. How can somebody that doesn't know the maps get the top score on their third try? Killstreaks and an abundance of perks. There's little to no skill involved, the outcome of how good you will do is determined in the beginning of the match by how well your internet connection is at that juncture. Which leads me to another complaint, Activision, billions upon billions of profits later still no dedicated servers?! When games with a lower budget like Homefront can provide its users with dedicated servers? we all know that you are evil and that you are trying to take over the world by riding this COD bus until it breaks down and you end up with trillions upon trillions of dollars, just enough for the CEO of Activision to relieve himself of his daddy issues, but atleast try to delude us into thinking you are making somewhat of a quality product by investing atleast a couple of thousands or less on dedicated servers. It is insulting to gamer's intelligence to even release this game without the aforementioned. I only see little Jimmy playing this when his parents are asleep, or Brad and Chad after coming off of a very touchy lockeroom scenario and are ready to indulge in the usual dudebro fest.… Expand
  52. Lambdaboy_ro
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Welcome to the Madden of fps! ( TRUE!) This is a expansion pack no a game!
    It's just like The Groundhog Day FPS. It's sad . Maybe this game will be a Best seller, COD saga it's just like Saw saga the same **** over and over.
  53. ilovegames32
    Jan 9, 2012
    3
    ok every who thinks this game was rated unfairly...imagine being excited for something only to be let greatly disappointed especially if ur a fan of its previous entries!? this is how ppl feel about this game excluding ppl who have not played it of course but IMO these user scores justify how they toward this game after spending. $60(higher in other countries) its not a bad game BUTok every who thinks this game was rated unfairly...imagine being excited for something only to be let greatly disappointed especially if ur a fan of its previous entries!? this is how ppl feel about this game excluding ppl who have not played it of course but IMO these user scores justify how they toward this game after spending. $60(higher in other countries) its not a bad game BUT IW/activision/sledgehammer have blatantly ripped off millions of gamer everywhere & ppl are FINALLY taking notice but plz cod fanboys understand that this wont kill the franchise(if they have new ideas of course) but will force them to do actual work for the next title instead of perfecting what cod mw2 could have been which is what mw3 basically is i hope this none biased opinion of mw3 helps fans of this series realize that all ppl want from ALL future cod games is effort when it comes to devoping their gaes… Expand
  54. EddieElNino
    Dec 16, 2011
    0
    Tired game , Tired engine, Same crap gets put out every single year for four years and people flock to toss their cash away, sad really sad. I have played it it IS THE SAME AS MW2. why would you buy it again ?? Activision is laughing all the way to the bank! This is pathetic and should have been released as an expansion pack nothing more!
  55. Fr33T
    Dec 16, 2011
    4
    Oh my god. They did it again. They used the same game engine, the same graphics, the same interface... they only changed the game. I mean seriously. They have been making the same game since Call of Duty Modern Warfare. THE FIRST one.
  56. StarWarsMan
    Jul 17, 2012
    1
    Didn't I play this game twice already? With a know how to let down the Call Of Duty franchise strikes again! There are three main things wrong with this game: 1. Community- besides being called a camper and a noob constantly over my mic for checking my croners and moving when it is safe, the community consist of imauter 10 year old who wont leave to console to play with friends. 2.Hype-Didn't I play this game twice already? With a know how to let down the Call Of Duty franchise strikes again! There are three main things wrong with this game: 1. Community- besides being called a camper and a noob constantly over my mic for checking my croners and moving when it is safe, the community consist of imauter 10 year old who wont leave to console to play with friends. 2.Hype- never once have i been excited for a Modern warfare title. Stop Displaying it like some sort of god! just except its terrible and move on. 3. Gameplay- Wow. I would rather listen to Justin Beiber then play this game. All in all just terrible if you love to be kicked in the balls and robbed of your money then this is the game for you.… Expand
  57. felton1592
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's just MW2 with a patch and a free map pack. Had this game had a graphics upgrade and improvements, it would get a good rating. Call of Duty 4 was great at the time, but nothing has changed.
  58. Morzy
    Nov 12, 2011
    4
    It's only after playing this you realise how good Black Ops and BF3 really are. Very disappointed but not shocked i must say. Not a single player review, though not really a single player game is it? Quickscoping is back, shoot a guy a few times for him to kill you instantly with his shotgun is back, umpteen helicopters in the air at any time, massive knife lunges, two year old graphicsIt's only after playing this you realise how good Black Ops and BF3 really are. Very disappointed but not shocked i must say. Not a single player review, though not really a single player game is it? Quickscoping is back, shoot a guy a few times for him to kill you instantly with his shotgun is back, umpteen helicopters in the air at any time, massive knife lunges, two year old graphics and the maps (bar a few) are crap. They have cashed in at our expense something terrible here and i think a lot of people will buy Elite before realising how average this game is, hang your heads I Ward. Treyarch got so many things right (credit to them), wager matches, gun game and just generally more balanced gameplay where you felt you actually earned your killstreaks. I bought this game for £25 and traded it in for £35, strangely i still feel ripped off.… Expand
  59. TheAllmighty
    Jan 24, 2012
    2
    This game is just a copy paste from the previous MW2. I got disappointed about this game, there is no innovations put into this game, the dev team must be getting too lazy and too rich to care about their consumers. When i bought BF3 i got happily suprised, the graphics is just stunning, the scale is awesome, everything is just awesome about BF3. MW3 hurts my eyes in comparison graphicThis game is just a copy paste from the previous MW2. I got disappointed about this game, there is no innovations put into this game, the dev team must be getting too lazy and too rich to care about their consumers. When i bought BF3 i got happily suprised, the graphics is just stunning, the scale is awesome, everything is just awesome about BF3. MW3 hurts my eyes in comparison graphic wise and now the next installment is under production, that will say copy and past MW3 into MW4. Its just sad when a good game like MW2 grows into a copy paste milking cow down the road.… Expand
  60. TradeMark_XIII
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Look at my 360 review, they are basically the same. Continue critizing this trash people. Maybe someday Activision will get it and actually produce something new and fresh, we can only hope.
  61. pre_-cision-_
    Mar 1, 2012
    1
    I cant not fathom how people keeping buying this game over and over. The series is a never ending map pack that comes yearly with minimal at best changes. My problem is the fact this series continues to cater to the mainstream/casual gamer audience. I myself like to turn on a game and compete. COD regardless of the number next to the title is a game that everyone is on a equal playingI cant not fathom how people keeping buying this game over and over. The series is a never ending map pack that comes yearly with minimal at best changes. My problem is the fact this series continues to cater to the mainstream/casual gamer audience. I myself like to turn on a game and compete. COD regardless of the number next to the title is a game that everyone is on a equal playing field at from moment one. With features such as but not limited to aim assist, knife lunging, peer to peer connections, more perks than I can count, kill streaks and overall simplistic gamemodes this is not a competitive game that I could enjoy. Bottom line this games just a cash cow and until we stop buying it the series will never change.… Expand
  62. Darius77
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    This review is primarily about online play. If I could say anything about MW3 online is it lacks impact. It is a generic cookie cutter FPS. It lacks impact because you never truly FEEL like you have that 'boom' factor like in the other COD installments. The wow factor of killing opponents in this installment is about cardboard copy as it gets. The spawning is a complete nightmare. AnyoneThis review is primarily about online play. If I could say anything about MW3 online is it lacks impact. It is a generic cookie cutter FPS. It lacks impact because you never truly FEEL like you have that 'boom' factor like in the other COD installments. The wow factor of killing opponents in this installment is about cardboard copy as it gets. The spawning is a complete nightmare. Anyone who doubts this check out your advance UAV while people are spawning. The spawn trapping is almost by accident in some cases. I think this is a case where a name sells and quality really didn't matter. If you are looking for a generic shooter with some cool kill-streak functions but little else then this is the game for you. Personally I hoped it would rival MW2 or better but this was a sad and disappointing let down.… Expand
  63. EternalGamer2
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The critical praise for this game kind of demonstrates how bankrupt the backbone of game journalists are. They are too afraid to call something out if it costs a lot of money to make and has really good production values. Make no mistake: MW3 still has great production values. The explosions are nice and the graphics are great. But it is also nearly completely lacking in new ideas.The critical praise for this game kind of demonstrates how bankrupt the backbone of game journalists are. They are too afraid to call something out if it costs a lot of money to make and has really good production values. Make no mistake: MW3 still has great production values. The explosions are nice and the graphics are great. But it is also nearly completely lacking in new ideas. This is the same game you played many times before and the single player is more on rails than ever before. If you buy these games just as a "yearly update" like a sports game, you might find it totally acceptable, but anyone who is actually looking for a fresh experience, there is none to be had.… Expand
  64. PomboMaldito
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    MW3 is terrible in PS3. Activision should has shamed!! Uncharted 3 and BF 3 showed the quality of the PS3 and Activison does a weak conversion or the Microsoft's Money does the difference!!
  65. Gahrsim
    Dec 12, 2011
    0
    Lazy and stupid. These 2 adjectives summarize what COD 3 : MW3 is. Why is it lazy ? Because since Medal of Honor : Allied Assault (amazing game), it hasn't change a DAMN THING to the formula, there are no novelties, no new gameplay elements. The game has a strong feeling of "already seen" that never really leaves you.
    Stupid, because it does nothing to make you think about what is    Lazy and stupid. These 2 adjectives summarize what COD 3 : MW3 is. Why is it lazy ? Because since Medal of Honor : Allied Assault (amazing game), it hasn't change a DAMN THING to the formula, there are no novelties, no new gameplay elements. The game has a strong feeling of "already seen" that never really leaves you.
    Stupid, because it does nothing to make you think about what is happening. It's brain-washing pro-war story all the way, nothing new under the sun, very stereotypical characters, poor voice acting, etc, etc...
    In fact, it makes me wonder : are people REALLY stupid ? Seeing this sh*tty product is selling like small bread really makes me wonder. Do people really want to reward developers for such a work ? Do people really want to endorse what is IMO the biggest overhyped game in history ?    … Expand
  66. CLaSSiC_HuNT
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    Turd out of 10! It's a half arsed attempt of a game! Another rushed out game that has made me wonder why I even brought this game it's MW2.5 no MW3! I can't believe I paid £70 for the hardened edition?!?! Black Ops even betters this! Back to Battlefield 3 I go!
  67. Frankiepals
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    Just pathetically terrible. Nothing new or innovative. I can't see how a company that makes so much money can't even afford to upgrade their graphics engine for the fans. The maps are the worst in any installment so far, and multi-player is so unmemorable you will not believe this is a COD game. I'll give it a 3, because there were some instances in the campaign that I enjoyed. OtherJust pathetically terrible. Nothing new or innovative. I can't see how a company that makes so much money can't even afford to upgrade their graphics engine for the fans. The maps are the worst in any installment so far, and multi-player is so unmemorable you will not believe this is a COD game. I'll give it a 3, because there were some instances in the campaign that I enjoyed. Other than that, this game is a zero.… Expand
  68. Mw3isterrible
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Zocker is wrong, both BF3 and MW3 are both terrible games, the difference is that BF3 was made that bad, MW3 they took MW2 and changed a little bit, added a crappy new story, then sold it like tard cakes. both were very bad games, MW3 is worst and i cant understand how anybody could be so blind as to not realize its obvious flaws in both game play and story
  69. Matrix_XII
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Wow what a cash grab. I've bought MW1, MW2, Black Ops.. Why did I buy MW3??? Seriously I should have just waited on Skyrim or Uncharted 3. Now I'm out $60 for a rehashed game that's hardly anything more than a map pack. Everybody thinking that the negative reviews are trolls bombing this game are incorrect!! MW3 could be fun to someone who's never played the series I'll give it that, butWow what a cash grab. I've bought MW1, MW2, Black Ops.. Why did I buy MW3??? Seriously I should have just waited on Skyrim or Uncharted 3. Now I'm out $60 for a rehashed game that's hardly anything more than a map pack. Everybody thinking that the negative reviews are trolls bombing this game are incorrect!! MW3 could be fun to someone who's never played the series I'll give it that, but almost everybody has and this was the laziest version put out to date. The graphics look dated, the engine is old, the game is sooo laggy, and you're in the lobby half the time waiting for a game to actually work. Especially when everyone is hard out for money these days, DO NOT WASTE IT ON THIS GAME!!… Expand
  70. Ellisd326
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This is a horrid excuse for a sequel.To be fair to consumers it shoulda been a 29.99DLC at best...I am disappoint.So whos gonna buy the next CoD game that comes out in eleven months...
  71. Cal
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Just buy the original, same game, different maps. I cannot believe that this game will be a success, it does not deserve even a fraction of the success it recieves.
  72. jackhole88
    Nov 12, 2011
    4
    So many great shooters out there now like Gears of war 3 , killzone 3 , halo and then you have this crap. It's the same crap as before over and over and over. Nothing really new. Activision knows this and will not change because poeple will still buy this crap. Don't waste your money, thier are to many great shooters out there to buy this re-done black ops. Final note : It's real sad whenSo many great shooters out there now like Gears of war 3 , killzone 3 , halo and then you have this crap. It's the same crap as before over and over and over. Nothing really new. Activision knows this and will not change because poeple will still buy this crap. Don't waste your money, thier are to many great shooters out there to buy this re-done black ops. Final note : It's real sad when Activision needs to beg fans to come on this site and post a good review.… Expand
  73. blitzfire911
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW3 developers now begging fanboys to rate this game good on this site?!? pathetic! This game is just Modern Warfare 2.2. There is no innovation, just rehashed, rushed, and reused graphics, code, levels, and players. COD fans, I feel sorry for you
  74. Lorheim
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    As expected this is just a copy from the last game with no real improvements to the Multiplayer. Singleplayer has some new stuff but if that were the game alone no one would buy it anyway. Seriously, let's get behind the FPS craze please.
  75. maverickxf
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Was always a fan of COD. When MW2 came out i was blown away. When Black ops came out i was skeptical at first but i gave it a try and eventually loved it. MW3 is garbage. I never really had high expectations as I knew what to expect based on following all the developments. But I was dissapointed regardless. Lets face it, we play it for the multiplayer, and theres absolotely nothing newWas always a fan of COD. When MW2 came out i was blown away. When Black ops came out i was skeptical at first but i gave it a try and eventually loved it. MW3 is garbage. I never really had high expectations as I knew what to expect based on following all the developments. But I was dissapointed regardless. Lets face it, we play it for the multiplayer, and theres absolotely nothing new offerred in this game. They tweaked the progressions, guns now level up. Some new gun options with gun perks. However its more of the same and maybe a bit worse. My major dissapointment is the maps. There are a ton of them, and theyre all tight, cramped, and feel like a big maze. Theres a couple of decent maps, but for the most part they just dont play the old greats. Spawning is a major issue, as you'll often spawn right next to an enemy and get killed within seconds. Everyone is either running around like headless chickens or camping. Matchmaking is slow, and it can take up to 5 munites to get a game when youre playing with a group of friends. I'll be playing black ops for now it seems… Expand
  76. Dinjooh
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Never once have I felt so betrayed by a game developer. That they honestly want to treat their customers like this. They didn't even try to lube it up. It was just rough from the beginning. No foreplay, just plain shiat, from start to end. Wauw.
  77. Aetos
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Another MW game, and this time, they didn't bother to hide the fact that they were reusing textures and building from the fourth installment, or that they hardly changed anything about the overall gameplay. In fact, they seemed to have taken a step back from their newer game, Black Ops, opting for a tired out MW2 system. Brainless fun, a junk food of a game. Save your 60$.
  78. talheng
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Like a lot of people i came into this game not expecting much after the implosion at infinty ward, and i'm afraid i have been proved right the multiplayer is an aweful mess with small, clutterd and poorly designed maps which are tailored to the spray and pray muppets.
    The single player and spec ops are a quite good but not enough to make up for the good aweful multiplayer element which    Like a lot of people i came into this game not expecting much after the implosion at infinty ward, and i'm afraid i have been proved right the multiplayer is an aweful mess with small, clutterd and poorly designed maps which are tailored to the spray and pray muppets.
    The single player and spec ops are a quite good but not enough to make up for the good aweful multiplayer element which is cods main feature.

    I really hope staff at infinity ward and sledgehammer listen to there gaming community and make some serious changes otherwise this is the death of the modern warfare series.    … Expand
  79. eizu
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    exactly the same game as modern warfare2, same graphics, the same error messages ;o feels more like a dlc then a brand new game. call of duty died after cod4
  80. Razor464
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Ok. I have been playing the COD games since the first one and i have to say this is the most disappointing of the lot. I really wanted to like it but when it comes down to it, the game is broken.

    Firstly, getting into an online match is hit and miss at best. You will see "server connection timed out" more than the iron sights of your weapon and constant disconnects just get too much. The    Ok. I have been playing the COD games since the first one and i have to say this is the most disappointing of the lot. I really wanted to like it but when it comes down to it, the game is broken.

    Firstly, getting into an online match is hit and miss at best. You will see "server connection timed out" more than the iron sights of your weapon and constant disconnects just get too much. The maps themselves when you do get in are small, maze like boxes which make the game feel more like a modern day pac man as you chase people around. Hit registration is terrible, it feels flat and bland with the same old killstreaks, which you can now stack by the way and then unleash pretty much all at once for a nice score....great. I really wanted to like this, but when Infinity Ward sacked their best staff this game took a massive dive for the worst. Never again will i waste my money on this tripe and will trade it in tonight for Skyrim. My love of cod ended with 4, its just a shame mugs like me still for for this ****    … Expand
  81. Mongoose1987
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Horrible game, so boring, so uncreative. Really makes you think why did you spend 60$ on such horrible product. Activision should never fire the people from Infinity Ward, because whats left of IW is not able to even do tetris. Tbh Activision should just leave games alone, they are destroying Blizzard alredy. 2 mil people stopped playing WoW and more will come cause Activision is greedyHorrible game, so boring, so uncreative. Really makes you think why did you spend 60$ on such horrible product. Activision should never fire the people from Infinity Ward, because whats left of IW is not able to even do tetris. Tbh Activision should just leave games alone, they are destroying Blizzard alredy. 2 mil people stopped playing WoW and more will come cause Activision is greedy company thinking only about money and how to milk more cash from gamers.… Expand
  82. Urza
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This game is a disappointing failure. Dated graphics, scripting campaign, and reused art assets make me feel like I'm playing DLC and not a new game.
  83. SpecialK79
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    was very hyped for this and was so let down....same old cod, feels like modern warfare 2 DLC imo, yes this may be the "best" call of duty multiplayer but no improvements that i'm willing to fork out £40 for. I'll be trading this game in very soon. utter garbage and just to think activision makes so much money from people, and the the DLC will be over 10 per mapwas very hyped for this and was so let down....same old cod, feels like modern warfare 2 DLC imo, yes this may be the "best" call of duty multiplayer but no improvements that i'm willing to fork out £40 for. I'll be trading this game in very soon. utter garbage and just to think activision makes so much money from people, and the the DLC will be over 10 per map pack...outrageous, glad ive got other GREAT games to play such as fifa 12, uncharted 3, battlefield and batman AC.… Expand
  84. lapdog
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This is what Modern Warfare 2 SHOULD have been, coming from CoD4. It's an expansion, nothing more. Warning to all the potential consumers: Do not purchase this, you will be sorely disappointed. In fact, I'm going to return this game to get CoD4 and play on the servers for that.
  85. hesh
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is a big joke like black ops , there is no improvement at all and the graphics are scary looks like the game is in 540p ,and 30 dlc comming soon Oh my god, yeah well i'm gonna stay on Battlefield 3.
    This whole game could've been a dlc of black ops
  86. Driven85
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I have yet to play the campaign but i feel like the new features were not enough in multiplayer mode. I would even go as far to say its almost a step backwards in some aspects to Black Ops in multiplayer(yes i'm aware infintyward did not touch BlackOps). No AI enemies available in split screen which makes playing more than two people on one console worthless. No one wants jsut a 4 playerI have yet to play the campaign but i feel like the new features were not enough in multiplayer mode. I would even go as far to say its almost a step backwards in some aspects to Black Ops in multiplayer(yes i'm aware infintyward did not touch BlackOps). No AI enemies available in split screen which makes playing more than two people on one console worthless. No one wants jsut a 4 player squirmish. It wouldnt have been so bad if they let you log on with more than one guest, but alas they didnt. Black ops gives you the ability in split screen to do up to 9 AI enemies in a ffa mode or build AI teams in deathmatch. So far i feel like MW3 should of just been DLC content to MW2. I might be a little over critical, but i feel like the series hasn't really evolved that much between the last few titles.… Expand
  87. asdasd16
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    A game we've already seen. This is just a rehashed MW2. Enjoy buying your MW2 maps again and again. It's really saddening to see companies like this releasing the same game over and over again, with almost nothing new. Same graphics, same sounds, same gameplay. Maybe it's time to try doing something new?
  88. BobbyCockit
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is Modern Warfare 2. This is the exact same game as MW2 which was released over 2 years ago. Except now you have even worse perks and maps. They didn't even bother to change the menus. This game is literally a cut/paste job so sheeple can feed Bobby Kotick's dick. If you truly want to give your money to Activision, buy this rehash. Meanwhile I rather play Battlefield 3.
  89. themark79
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    This game is the same old song and dance. The campaign is like a Michael Bay movie, a lot of special effects but not much substance. MP hasn't changed, I feel like I have been playing the same game since MW1. The COD series desperately needs a new engine and a new direction. Sadly this once great franchise seems to have become the Guitar Hero of shooters. They will milk it into the groundThis game is the same old song and dance. The campaign is like a Michael Bay movie, a lot of special effects but not much substance. MP hasn't changed, I feel like I have been playing the same game since MW1. The COD series desperately needs a new engine and a new direction. Sadly this once great franchise seems to have become the Guitar Hero of shooters. They will milk it into the ground for all it is worth when this game should have been dlc or a $30 expansion.… Expand
  90. zamdam69
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    J'étais fan de la série. Je trouvais BF passable... Ã
  91. Uchihaayub
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The amount of hype for this game is incredible. However the game is not. The multiplayer is an exact rehash of the past MW2 and Call of Duty 4 mixed together. The single player is fun but it seems like I had experienced everything before and felt like De Ja Vu. The sound of this game is TOO generic. Activision basically devised a great plan which is too milk the series for all its worthThe amount of hype for this game is incredible. However the game is not. The multiplayer is an exact rehash of the past MW2 and Call of Duty 4 mixed together. The single player is fun but it seems like I had experienced everything before and felt like De Ja Vu. The sound of this game is TOO generic. Activision basically devised a great plan which is too milk the series for all its worth with the input of effort being minimal. This felt like more of a DLC than a full retail game. There are other great games coming out to spend your hard earned money on.… Expand
  92. ninefoot
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game killed the call of duty franchise I will never buy another cod game again! To have hyped the game this much and basically release the same game like MW2 is crazy and is just a way to steal our money.
  93. bronstigebeer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Tried this game in a store on a console and was COMPLETELY convinced I was playing MW2 the entire time. this game is an insult to the gaming community, it's a digital Bigmac; it smells and looks pretty tasty but after you've had a taste you just want to puke.
  94. format
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    SP will be very familiar to players of previous entries in this seris with fighting through similar looking streets against generic personality-free bad guys and the odd vehicle section. no emotional involvement and lots of scene changes don't help the short 6hr campaign. MP is the same as ever with tight small maps - lots of unlocks and new modes that all play the same don't distractSP will be very familiar to players of previous entries in this seris with fighting through similar looking streets against generic personality-free bad guys and the odd vehicle section. no emotional involvement and lots of scene changes don't help the short 6hr campaign. MP is the same as ever with tight small maps - lots of unlocks and new modes that all play the same don't distract from the fact this is almost identical to MW1.

    disappointing and almost insulting how little has changed across 3 games and 4 years of development.    … Expand
  95. TailgateSpecial
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Dear God, make it stop. It's like playing a game of Even or Odd with the hairs on my scrotum. It's like playing Five Finger Fillet with a bandsaw. It's like shooting myself over and over again in the face with a pellet gun. It just doesn't stop hurting. Please, for the love of God, stay away.
  96. ajt2111
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Another year, and COD is back, but with terrible maps and a definite drop in quality when compared with previous efforts. No chances are taken with the multi player, at least none that pay off. You're better off grabbing a copy of MW 2 for 20 bucks. It's an all around better game. Infinity Ward(the real IW, not this gimped out in name only version) will be missed. The campaign is short andAnother year, and COD is back, but with terrible maps and a definite drop in quality when compared with previous efforts. No chances are taken with the multi player, at least none that pay off. You're better off grabbing a copy of MW 2 for 20 bucks. It's an all around better game. Infinity Ward(the real IW, not this gimped out in name only version) will be missed. The campaign is short and ridiculous but that's OK. It's COD, nobody is expecting anything more at this point. If you're into same **** just done with less quality, COD MW3 is for you. As far as I'm concerned, it's not worthy of it's price tag as it's a lesser game than it's two year old predecessor. P.S. Activision, Stop whoring our and ruining your franchises. Not everything needs to be a yearly release. You've managed to kill Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk by running them into the ground..and with the release of the latest Spiderman it looks like you're going that direction there as well.… Expand
  97. rossadabossa
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Sept 14, 2009 - Deutsche Bank Securities Technology Conference, San Francisco - Jeetil Patel, Analyst: "What do you think the retailers' willingness these days is to hold inventory on the video game side? Are they building positions today or are they still very reluctant and very careful of how they are buying?" Bobby Kotick, Activision Blizzard, Inc. - President and CEO: "I don't think itSept 14, 2009 - Deutsche Bank Securities Technology Conference, San Francisco - Jeetil Patel, Analyst: "What do you think the retailers' willingness these days is to hold inventory on the video game side? Are they building positions today or are they still very reluctant and very careful of how they are buying?" Bobby Kotick, Activision Blizzard, Inc. - President and CEO: "I don't think it is specific to video games. I think that if you look at how much volatility there is in the economy and, dependent upon your view about macroeconomic picture and I think we have a real culture of thrift. And I think the goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks that we brought in to Activision 10 years ago was to take all the fun out of making video games." .... "I think we definitely have been able to instill the culture, the skepticism and pessimism and fear that you should have in an economy like we are in today. And so, while generally people talk about the recession, we are pretty good at keeping people focused on the deep depression."… Expand
  98. Blackdeath_663
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    yet again releasing a half baked title just to milk the public from their money.creating controversy with every title release and causing a commotion just to get their game sold. ive rented played it and dont plan to ever again.
  99. Tbell1122
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Wow where to begin...recycling is a good word to use for this game I believe this game took a step down from MW2 there is nothing new at all besides some lame killstreaks and a couple game modes. Other than that it's the exact same engine and everything feels been there done that. COD Black Ops is still in my opinion one of the best games out there. It's a step up from WAW and innovativeWow where to begin...recycling is a good word to use for this game I believe this game took a step down from MW2 there is nothing new at all besides some lame killstreaks and a couple game modes. Other than that it's the exact same engine and everything feels been there done that. COD Black Ops is still in my opinion one of the best games out there. It's a step up from WAW and innovative MW3 has
    No innovation in it at all I bought this game off all the hype played about three matches and took it back with disappointment there needs to be something new with these games it's just the same thing over and over and gets more disappointing COD4 is still the best installment save your money on MW3 it should be called MW2 1/2 60$$ for new maps and this game was suppose to be better than BF3 of course it will outsell I mean come on its COD but fan base and reviews will just get worse. They are the madden of FPS!!!    … Expand
  100. awpitt13
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is horrible, you cant even create ranked custom games so that you can farm xp with your friends then be 12 years old and camp in corners and just win all day. How dumb. Also guys have guns and shoot at you, I need a game where the other players can't shoot back because I'm pretty bad.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Push Square
    Feb 10, 2012
    90
    There's a tangible insistence from gamers that this series needs to evolve, but it seems unwarranted when it still leads the FPS class. The engine's definitely in need of an overhaul, but when it comes to thumping set-pieces and addictive multiplayer design, Modern Warfare 3 is still in a league of its own.
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  2. GameSpot
    Feb 1, 2012
    85
    By sticking to the series' strengths, Modern Warfare 3 delivers some of the best competitive, cooperate, and single-player shooting in the business.
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  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jan 4, 2012
    90
    As a complete package, Modern Warfare 3 takes the cake. [Jan 2012, p.67]
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